News
By James Burton
SEALY — The Austin County Rotary Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary with its inaugural Rally at the Rails traveling poker run on Saturday, July 18.The…
SEALY — Most Sealy ISD students in grades 3-8 met the state’s minimum passing standard on the 2026 STAAR reading assessment, with between 70% and 79% of…
BELLVILLE — The Bellville Hospital Foundation hosted its annual gala this year in March, and we’ve finally counted the nickels and dimes and can announce that…
By News Staff
FORT WORTH — A multi-county investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers resulted in the arrest of two individuals…
Local News
SEALY — Hundreds of residents turned out for the fourth annual All for One Festival on June 27 at East Foundation Park, enjoying a full day of free family…
SPARKS AND SONGS IN SEALYThe Sealy American Legion will rock the block with live music performances, food and fun for a full day of community with “Rock,…
AUSTIN — The City of Sealy continued its strong sales tax performance in June, with year-todate collections nearing an 80% increase over the same period last…
WALLIS — Trustees with the Brazos Independent School District are moving forward with a revised $6.8 million Prop B bid package focused on improving baseball…
Sports
Hello, everyone and welcome back to the Huddle. This week we are talking about what is possibly the most misunderstood form of sports entertainment: pro…
SEALY — For generations of Sealy athletes, winning a state championship has represented the pinnacle of high school sports. Today, those accomplishments are…
Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Huddle.This week’s topic is one that is especially close to my heart.On June 23, ESPN hockey reporter Emily Kaplan…
Abigail Hernandez, a Rice Little League athlete, was recently invited to participate in the Maria Pepe Legacy Series in Williamsport, PA. The Legacy Series…
Opinion
Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoodsGov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to…
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott celebrated a new record high for total jobs in Texas as May labor market data shows Texas added jobs at a faster annual rate than…
TEXAS FIRST STATE TO MANDATE BIBLE READING IN SCHOOL The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade…
Yes, we are worried about the data centers in Austin County.We live on Trenckmann Road in Sealy, Texas. A CleanSpark Data Center is being developed about two…
First impressions count for a lot.Growing up in Eagle Lake, Sealy was always familiar territory. I knew the businesses, the football rivalry and the places…
RURAL COUNTIES FACE HURDLES OVER DATA CENTERSRural counties trying to slow or even block data center construction are finding they have limited legal authority…
GAINS SEEN IN ALL SUBJECTS ON STAAR TESTS Texas high school students showed improvement in every subject in this spring’s end-of-course State of Texas…
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration late last week after the New World screwworm was found in two newborn calves in South Texas, according…
Obituaries
CAROLYN SUE GREGORCYKCarolyn Sue Gregorcyk (nee Goebel) passed away suddenly on May 28, 2026 from complications of a brief illness and our hearts are shattered…
ELIZABETH ANN STROKOS HEGEMEYERElizabeth Ann (Strokos) Hegemeyer was born in Crosby on October 23, 1942, to Frank and Marie Strokos. She departed our world on…
JAMES“BUBBA”DUKEJames “Bubba” Duke, 86, passed away peacefully in Katy on May 12, 2026. He was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Nacogdoches.Bubba was a hardworking man…
CARL ELDON WEBERCarl Eldon Weber, of Sealy, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 28, 2026. Carl was born on July 20, 1954 in Big Springs…
Jan. 20, 1962- Feb. 11, 2026 Mark McMahon was born on Jan. 20, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Jerry McMahon (1939– 2015) and Peggy Kindred McMahon. As the son of a…
It is with deep love and sorrow that Edward (“Ed”) Janda, born in Sealy, Texas, on February 28, 1943, passed into the loving arms of God on Jan. 29, 2026.…
Ursula Louise Hielscher Kutra, passed away peacefully on the date of our Lord, Jan. 30, 2026, in New Braunfels, at the age of 83 years.She is survived by her…
Carla Dycus, 81, passed away peacefullyon Jan. 11, 2026.Carla Marie McClung was born on Feb. 16, 1944, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston to Lyle and Rose…
